Executive Director of University-Wide Advising | Division of Academic Engagement & Student Achievement (Pullman, WA)

About the role

The Washington State University Division of Academic Engagement & Student Achievement (DAESA) are now accepting applications for an Executive Director of University-Wide Advising.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for undergraduate academic advising across WSU campuses. You will coordinate system-wide efforts within the institution’s new Shared Advising Model and ensure the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and student-centered advising services that support student success, retention, and timely graduation for a diverse undergraduate student population dispersed across six campuses. You will collaborate with academic departments, colleges, campuses, student services areas, and university leadership to implement best practices and continuous improvement in advising.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for undergraduate academic advising across WSU campuses.
• Coordinate system-wide efforts within the institution’s new Shared Advising Model.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and student-centered advising services that support student success, retention, and timely graduation for a diverse undergraduate student population dispersed across six campuses.
• Collaborate with academic departments, colleges, campuses, student services areas, and university leadership to implement best practices and continuous improvement in advising.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.
• Commitment to NACADA recommended advising practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field.
• Experience in a shared advising model at a research university.
• Prior proven success in leading cross-functional teams and university-wide initiatives.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Pay

$8,338.26 to $10,828.91 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.

About Department/College/Area/Campus

Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement | Office of the Provost | Pullman, WA

Area/College: Office of the Provost

Department Name: Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA)

Location: Pullman

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday.

Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files.

Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.